This is professional, consultative and promotional work involving the development and implementation of county-wide public educational programs.

Work involves responsibility for the development and coordination of comprehensive educational programs and activities. Work requires the preparation of media education campaigns and the delivery of public information and educational programs. Position incumbent, conducts on-going training for employees and the general public.

Depending upon area of assignment, work may involve supervising and coordinating the activities of professional, technical, and/or clerical personnel. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, written reports and evaluation of program achievements.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Develops and implements or oversees implementation of public information and educational programs.

Develops or oversees development of mass media campaigns for the dissemination of information.

Develops or oversees development of comprehensive training programs and course outlines to ensure dissemination of accurate information.

Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate educational and promotional programs.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to use a personal computer and basic office automation software.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of BrowardCounty's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.

Skill in the use of photographic and video equipment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public relations, communications, marketing or field related to assignment; four (4) years experience in the development and implementation of public information programs, including aspects of public relations, media relations, internal and external communications, community relations, and marketing, or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending upon the area of assignment, may be required to have a valid Florida driver’s license and to be able to obtain and maintain authorization to drive on County business.